Entrepreneurial Leadership Research Articles

Sustainable Development and Its Role in E-commerce, Entrepreneurship, and Business Management

Sustainable development is playing an increasingly more important role in worldwide financial sectors, such as e-trade and entrepreneurship. As groups strive to combine sustainability into their practices, the intersection of sustainable development with digital trade and entrepreneurial ventures becomes important for long-term fulfillment. This article explores how sustainable improvement influences e-trade, fosters innovation in entrepreneurship, and contributes to financial boom. It additionally delves into the challenges and possibilities organizations face as they incorporate sustainability into their operations, focusing on the function of entrepreneurial leadership in selling sustainable practices.

Is job crafting beneficial for millennial employees? A moderated mediation model of affective organizational commitment, turnover intention and entrepreneurial leadership

PurposeThis paper presents a moderated mediation model of job crafting and turnover intention grounded in the affective events theory. It examines the mediating role of affective organisational commitment (AOC) and the moderating effect of entrepreneurial leadership (EL) on the link between millennials’ job crafting, AOC and, subsequently, turnover intention.Design/methodology/approachA sample of 352 millennials was analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM) and SPSS.FindingsAOC mediated the relationship between two job crafting dimensions – increasing structural job resources and challenging job demands – and turnover intention among millennial workers. Moreover, EL enhances the relationship between these dimensions and AOC.Originality/valueThis paper offers insights into millennials’ work behaviour, highlighting the role of AOC in retention and the significance of EL in strengthening millennials’ emotional commitment, especially from those working in an SME context.

The Role of Entrepreneurial Leadership in Achieving Sustainable

This research seeks to reveal the role of entrepreneurial leadership as an independent variable with its four elements (strategic vision, creativity, principle, investment of opportunities ) in achieving sustainable development as a dependent variable. Recognizing the importance of these topics discussed because of their effects on the individual and the organization, and to achieve this goal and the importance of the expected results from the field studied, the questionnaire was used as a basic tool for collecting data that was distributed to members of the research sample of administrative leaders who hold administrative positions in a number of colleges. The number of ( 32 ) covered ( 15) paragraphs for measurement. The research problem was framed by a set of questions that contribute to determining the relationship and impact, and to achieve the goal mentioned above. A hypothetical scheme was built that includes the two research variables. In light of this scheme, two main hypotheses were formulated. In order to verify these hypotheses, the researcher used the descriptive and analytical approach in addressing the research variables. The research reached conclusions, the most important of which is the presence of entrepreneurial leadership, which plays an important role in achieving sustainable development. The research concluded with a set of recommendations, the most important of which is the adoption of senior management to provide the basic elements of the concept of entrepreneurship and diagnose the enhanced positives to achieve sustainable development and find solutions to the negative situations that hinder its achievement.

ENCOURAGING INNOVATIVE WORK BEHAVIORS FOR SDGS: THE IMPACT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP AND CREATIVE SELF-EFFICACY

Objective: This study delves into the influence of Entrepreneurial Leadership (EL) and Creative Self-Efficacy (CSE) on Innovative Work Behavior (IWB) among employees in organizations. Moreover, the study examines the mediating effect of CSE in the connection between EL and IWB. Theoretical Framework: The study emphasizes how EL boosts IWB through enhancing CSE, fostering a culture of creativity and entrepreneurship. CSE acts as a mediator in translating EL's influence on IWB, highlighting the crucial role of leadership support and belief in driving innovation for organizational success. Method: Research questionnaires were distributed to marketing employees via Google Forms, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed to test hypotheses regarding the influence of independent variables on mediation and dependent variables. Results and Discussion: The model's fit shows a mixed result, with some measures acceptable and others indicating issues. EL does not directly impact IWB but significantly enhances CSE, which then affects IWB. EL influences IWB indirectly through CSE, supporting Sarwoko (2020) and Mehmood et al. (2020) findings that EL boosts employees' creativity confidence, improving CSE. Research Implications: This research emphasizes the crucial role of EL in promoting an IWB through improving employees' CSE. It emphasizes the significance of leadership development in marketing organizations to enhance employees' confidence and creativity, indicating that EL, through CSE, can greatly impact innovation. Originality/Value: This study provides new empirical evidence on how EL affects IWB among marketing employees in the Solo Raya region, focusing on the mediating role of CSE.

Impact of entrepreneurial leadership, Social media, digital technology, Entrepreneurial orientation and innovation on business performance in the handicraft sector: Talent management as mediating construct

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the impact of various dynamic capabilities (Innovation (IN), entrepreneurial leadership (EL), Social media (SM), and digital technology (DT)) on Business performance (BP). This study also analysis the mediating impact of talent management(TM), and Entrepreneurial orientation (EO) between EL, and Business performance. The reason for this is that in the handicraft industry SM, DT TM, and SR impact on business performance are still not fully understood. We have adopted a survey-based methodology from 410 handicraft artisans or entrepreneurs. Data was empirically analyzed to test the theoretical model of mediation through Smart partial least square method (SMART PLS-SEM) software. The study's findings prove entrepreneurial EL improves Business performance whereas the association between Social media (SM) and BP is insignificant. The mediating impact of Talent management, EO, and strategic resilience was statistically positive and significant and proved that bridging between BP and all three mediators supports and makes stronger EL for boosting business performance. Innovation, and digital technology, positively affect Business performance. This study explores artisans' formal entrepreneurial EL style. This study is unique because the Dynamic capability theory (DCT) as an extension of the resource-based view (RBV) has been used for critical business factors like EL, strategic resilience, Business performance, digital technology, innovation, and talent management in the handicraft sector will be extended. This study also proposes a new Digital capability view (DCV) for future study. This study will explore the theoretical and practical understating of (DCT) with managerial use of EL, Innovation, and TM for boosting Business performance.

Strategic entrepreneurship in VUCA environment: the competing forces of outcome variability

Purpose Scholars have extensively studied the concept of strategic entrepreneurship (SE), shedding light on its antecedents, dynamics and outcomes. However, a notable gap exists in understanding the reliability of its performance implications, which explains the inherent risks as well as the possibility of yielding outliers (instances of exceptionally high or low performance). Addressing this gap, this study aims to present a detailed analysis of the implications of SE for the variance of resulting performance distribution. Design/methodology/approach This conceptual study uses the deductive theory-building approach to dissect the four dimensions of SE (entrepreneurial mindset, entrepreneurial leadership and culture, managing resources strategically and applying creativity and developing innovations) as presented by Ireland et al.’s (2003) model, offering theoretical propositions on how each of them influences the variability of resulting performance distribution. Findings This study demonstrates that the strategic entrepreneurship (SE) dimensions have distinct impacts on the reliability/variability of performance outcomes, acting as boosters or attenuators in the volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) context. Originality/value The study uniquely links each component of SE with outcome variability in VUCA environments, thereby shifting the focus from traditional performance metrics to outcome variability. This approach complements the existing body of knowledge on the performance implications of the SE construct by integrating a previously neglected critical perspective on the reliability of resulting performance distribution. These insights allow subsequent investigation of SE’s outcomes, including explaining the likelihood of obtaining positive outlier performance or firm failure.

Entrepreneurial Orientation and Entrepreneurial Leadership Influence on Performance Through Individual Competence

Entrepreneurial Orientation and Entrepreneurial Leadership Influence on Performance Through Individual Competence

The role of entrepreneurial leadership in achieving strategic excellence an analytical study of the opinions of a sample of college council members at private universities in the Erbil city

The research aims to determine the availability of the dimensions of entrepreneurial leadership and the dimensions of strategic excellence from the point of view of a sample of members of college councils in private universities in the Erbil city, in addition to analyzing the relationship and impact of entrepreneurial leadership represented by its dimensions (Creativity, risk taking, proactiveness, independence) in the dimensions of strategic excellence represented by (Leadership excellence, individual excellence, cultural excellence, service excellence). The general framework of the research was represented in the research problem, which was defined by raising several questions about the nature of the relationship and influence between the independent variable (entrepreneurial leadership) and the dependent variable (strategic excellence). For this purpose, a hypothetical chart was designed that expresses three main hypotheses, and to ensure their validity, they were subjected to multiple statistical tests. The questionnaire was used as a means of obtaining data. The research adopted the descriptive analytical method, where the main and sub-variables were described, to analyze the relationships and influence between the two variables. The research population was represented by all members of the college councils in the private university colleges in the Erbil city, whose number was determined according to the data and statistics of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and their number reached (117), and (58) members were chosen from them to represent the research sample. The hypotheses were tested through a set of analyzes and statistical tests using the computer program (SPSS Ver.26). The research reached a set of conclusions, the most important of which is the existence of positive ethical relationships at a high level between the dimensions of entrepreneurial leadership and strategic excellence at the macro and micro levels. This confirms the benefit of colleges in private universities from employing the dimensions of entrepreneurial leadership in adopting the dimensions of strategic excellence, in addition to the presence of a positive effect on statistically significant levels of the entrepreneurial leadership variable in the strategic excellence variable, according to what was produced by the analysis indicators at the macro and micro levels. The research presented a set of proposals, the most important of which is the necessity of investing in the strong relationship between the two variables and directing this relationship towards serving the colleges under research.

A transformative model for teaching and learning emotional intelligence for aspiring entrepreneurial leaders

ABSTRACT Entrepreneurial leaders, social-science researchers, and small business practitioners call for the early development of emotional intelligence (EI). Although several programs integrate key EI concepts, there are few examples of how to develop an integrated learning framework for teaching and learning EI skills for daily use. This article introduces a practical transformative model of emotional intelligence (TEI) that emphasizes the personally meaningful development of personal, emotional, relationship, and life skills that are so important for school, work, and life success. A 1-day seminar experience embedded in a European-based international summer school course in the School of Management Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland, generated new evidence for how a skills-based curriculum in EI can be used to empower future entrepreneurs and leaders. The study reveals new findings for integrating a practical approach for engendering TEI for leaders.

Entrepreneurial Leadership and Green Innovative Work Behavior: The Role of Green Soft and Hard Talent Management with a Dual Theoretical Lens

The implementation of green initiatives by hospitality employees can significantly enhance the environmental sustainability of hospitality firms. However, there is a lack of research exploring the mechanisms influencing hospitality employees’ green innovative work behavior (GIWB). Through the mediation paths of green soft talent management (GSTM) and green hard talent management (GHTM), this study seeks to investigate how entrepreneurial leadership promotes GIWB. The data from 366 employees and managers in Pakistan’s hospitality industry were collected through a survey method using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings reveal that the effects of entrepreneurial leadership on GIWB, the direct effects of GSTM and GHTM, and the interaction effects between entrepreneurial leadership and GIWB are substantial. Based on the upper echelons theory and the resource-based view concept, this study extends research on the leadership–GIWB macro nexus and increases our understanding of the mechanisms behind employee GIWB, particularly in the hospitality setting.

Nurturing Entrepreneurial Leadership: An Empirical Study of Elite Schools in Pakistan

The main purpose of the current research was to find out the students’ perspectives about the various qualities of entrepreneurial leadership developed in the students of Elite schools. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The research population was to be comprised of all students of higher secondary classes studying in grade 11 and grade12 in Elite schools of South Punjab of Pakistan. 400 students of higher secondary section of the sampled schools were selected by using simple random sampling technique. Quantitative data was collected through five-point Likert scale. The collected data was analyzed by using SPSS version 21.0. The simple percentages mean score, independent t-test, and P –values were calculated. Qualitative data obtained from open ended questions was analyzed through thematic approach. The findings revealed that the learning environment of the Elite schools is a contributory factor in developing Entrepreneurial Leadership among the students. Majority of the students are satisfied with the Entrepreneurial Leadership skills developed by these schools. The same model can be applied to other public sector educational institutions of Pakistan.

Novice middle leaders navigating context: reflections on a situated middle leader development program in Hong Kong

ABSTRACT Purpose Guided by situated learning theory, this study explores the influence of a professional development program on the evolving perceptions of middle leaders as entrepreneurial leaders. It investigates which elements of situated learning design foster the growth of middle leaders’ entrepreneurial behavior. Design Using a narrative case inquiry approach, 20 participants from five primary and seven secondary schools in Hong Kong. These participants engaged in a situated middle leader development programme designed to enhance teacher entrepreneurialism in authentic, job-related contexts. Findings This study uncovers the incremental learning growth of middle leaders across three phases: initial struggle with authority constraints; reflection on the role of entrepreneurial middle leaders; and eventual advocacy of innovative opportunities to colleagues. It underscores the importance of authenticity and guided reflection in the situated learning program design, which fosters a social environment stimulating reflective dialogue and enables middle leaders to reflect on their leadership behavior. Originality This study broadens the application of situated learning theory by demonstrating how the interplay of contextual, social, and individual-level environments can enhance the professional development of middle leaders, particularly in fostering entrepreneurial behaviours.

Multidimensional analysis of entrepreneurial leadership and spatial innovation for sustainable startup success in emerging markets

AbstractUnderstanding the key factors that drive entrepreneurial success is vital in our quest to achieve sustainable development goals and cultivate inclusive business models in emerging markets. This study employs a mixed‐methods approach, combining qualitative expert interviews (n = 25) with content analysis of secondary data sources (76 journal articles, 17 reports, 20 newspaper articles, 15 blogs, 24 video clips, and 7 book chapters). Data were investigated utilizing grounded theory techniques, including open, axial, and selective coding. The study focuses on successful startups in Bangladesh, selected based on criteria, such as financial performance, growth potential, and innovation. The findings reveal that 92% of successful startup leaders possess resilience, 88% demonstrate effective communication skills, 84% exhibit a growth mindset, and 80% employ a strategic mindset. Furthermore, 76% of these leaders foster a culture of innovation by embracing failure, 72% adopt a vision‐oriented approach, and 68% decentralize authority. The study highlights that 64% of successful startups leverage market analysis techniques, 60% optimize their supply chains, 56% employ effective risk management strategies, 52% focus on customer segmentation, and 48% utilize crowdsourcing methods to enhance their strategic decision‐making and operational efficiency. Conversely, 40% of unsuccessful startups lack salesmanship skills, 36% lack humility, and 32% have limited coachability. This research contributes to the understanding of entrepreneurial strategies and the private sector's role in achieving sustainable business development in emerging markets, providing valuable insights for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and stakeholders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

기업가적 리더십이 업무성과에 미치는 영향: 기회활용의 매개효과 및 진취적 풍토의 조절된 매개효과

Entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial orientation are important factors in organizational success and growth. Previous research on entrepreneurship has focused on organizational and strategic factors. However, there has been a lack of analysis on the efficacy of entrepreneurship, particularly on entrepreneurship from an organizational behavior perspective. Thus, this study examined the efficacy of entrepreneurial leadership at the individual level. We further analyzed the effects of entrepreneurial leadership on employee job performance. Specifically, this study tested the mediating effect of opportunity exploitation in the above relationship. In addition, we explored the moderating and moderated mediating effects of a proactive climate in those relationships. Based on survey data collected from 445 employees working for Korean firms, we tested direct, mediating, and moderating effects using hierarchical regression analysis. In addition, using the Hayes (2013) PROCESS macro, the moderated mediated effect of a proactive climate was analyzed. The results of the empirical analysis showed that entrepreneurial leadership was positively related to job performance. We also found that opportunity exploitation positively mediated the relationship between entrepreneurial leadership and job performance. While there was a positive moderating effect from a proactive climate on the relationship between opportunity exploitation and job performance, the moderated mediating role of the proactive climate was also proven. These findings highlight the pivotal role of entrepreneurial leadership in enhancing job performance. In particular, uncovering the mediating role of opportunity exploitation and the moderated mediating role of a proactive climate can provide theoretical and practical implications to managers who want to increase the positive impacts of entrepreneurial leadership in the organization.

Achieving project performance goals in extreme resource-constrained environments: the role of bricolage in social enterprise projects

PurposeAchieving project performance goals in extremely resource-constrained environments, such as those of social enterprises, is challenging. These organizations often employ bricolage – making the most of available resources – to navigate challenging landscapes. This study aims to understand how bricolage capabilities enhance or attenuate organizational project outcomes in resource-constrained social enterprises.Design/methodology/approachAn exploratory survey was conducted to understand project management practices in Canadian social enterprises. Established scales were used to measure constructs with confirmatory factor analysis, and linear regression was employed to analyze relationships.FindingsThe study provides empirical evidence of the positive influence of bricolage on organizational project performance, with a crossover interaction observed for moderators – entrepreneurial leadership and project management capabilities. While project capabilities strengthen the positive impact of bricolage capabilities on project performance, entrepreneurial leadership has the opposite effect.Practical implicationsThe insights from this study offer an initial roadmap for project managers for effective resource acquisition and utilization through bricolage, ultimately enhancing project management effectiveness in resource-constrained environments.Originality/valueDespite the crucial role of bricolage capabilities in resource-constrained environments, the project management literature has largely neglected this concept. It is unclear how organizations use bricolage to manage projects. This lack of understanding challenges organizations, hindering their ability to apply bricolage consistently and thoughtfully in managing projects. Our study provides a deeper understanding of how bricolage facilitates project performance and enriches our understanding of it as an effective resource mobilization strategy within social enterprises.

Analysis of Innovation Culture, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Brand Image and Competitive Advantage as Intervening Variables on PT XX Company Performance

In general, this research was conducted to serve as material for analyzing innovation culture, entrepreneurial leadership, brand image, and competitive advantage as intervening variables affecting the performance of PT XX, which is part of a national company group located in the Tangerang area with 200 permanent workers. The data analysis was performed using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) approach based on Partial Least Squares (PLS) 3.0, with hypothesis testing conducted on 110 samples. The results of the study show that innovation culture, entrepreneurial leadership, and brand image associated with high-quality products can influence competitive advantage as intervening variables, so that they can be assessed as having an effect on improving the Performance of PT XX. However, this impact requires a management strategy characterized by commitment and consistency to achieve the desired outcomes.

Creative and Innovations Practices of Higher Education Institution Students in Malaysia towards Entrepreneurial Leadership

Creative and Innovations Practices of Higher Education Institution Students in Malaysia towards Entrepreneurial Leadership

The Role of Entrepreneurial Leadership on Entrepreneurial Success: The Place of Leadership and Entrepreneurial Skills

This research paper investigated the nature of correlation between Entrepreneurial Leadership (EL) and Entrepreneurial Success (ES) with the aim of ascertaining their impacts in the organizations. It’s often said that everything rises and falls on leadership; this statement was confirmed from the findings of this study. The researcher adopted a qualitative research for the exploratory and systematic review of literature. This research used data from secondary sources. This study found a positive and significant relationship between Entrepreneurial Leadership (EL), and Entrepreneurial Success (ES). First, this study found that EL had a favorable impact on ES, indicating that the results are consistent with the findings of some scholars which also found that EL had a positive correlation with organizational performance. This demonstrates that a proactive, risk-taking, creative thinking, effective use of appropriate leadership abilities, and a greater inclination toward emotional intelligence and stability are characteristics of a leadership style. Furthermore, in a competitive setting, leaders can attain Entrepreneurial Success (ES) by applying their entrepreneurial abilities. In order to assist people in achieving their intended level of entrepreneurial success (ES), the study recommends that mentors or trainers should emphasize the significance of having strong leadership skills or qualities as well as precise entrepreneurial skills before venturing into any business.

The Influence of Entrepreneurial Leadership on Innovativeness Mediated by Digital Leadership

Companies that are affiliated with and part of state companies, such as Krakatau Information Technology, play a greater role in supporting state finances, so their performance needs to be given attention. Efforts to realize this can be made by creating a climate of innovativeness that has implications for positive changes in employees, which can be done through leadership roles with entrepreneurial and digital characteristics, so the aim of this research is to test the construct of the relationship between these variables. Quantitative methods in the space of causality were used in this research by testing PCA data for the validity approach and Cronbach's alpha for measuring reliability, while testing the mediation model using the t-test and Sobel test. The general picture shows that entrepreneurial and digital leadership directly have a positive influence on stimulating employee innovativeness, and the leader's ability to use digital technology is able to positively mediate the influence of entrepreneurial leadership on the innovative behavior of Krakatau I.T. employees.

When does entrepreneurial leadership enhance supply chain resilience? A three-way interaction analysis

PurposeThe research on entrepreneurial leadership (EL) and supply chain resilience (SCR) relationship is still in its exploration stage. Previous research indicates that EL is important for enhancing supply chain performance, including its resilience. However, the conditions through which EL affects SCR remain unclear. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of EL on SCR in the context of SMEs, in addition to explore the combined moderating effects of big data analytics capability (BDAC) and environmental dynamism (ED) in the EL–SCR relationship.Design/methodology/approachHierarchical regression analysis via PROCESS Macro was used to analyze the data collected from manufacturing SMEs in India.FindingsThe findings reveal that EL positively and significantly affects SCR. Importantly, BDAC actually positively moderates the EL–SCR relationship regardless of the level of dynamism of the business environment.Originality/valueThis research expands the existing body of knowledge on EL and SCR within the context of developing countries. The findings offer useful insights for SME managers and decision-makers, who are anticipated to consider the adoption of BDAC in their firms. This has implications that with BDAC adoption, it is anticipated that SMEs will be able to take advantage of the full potential of EL to enhance their SCR regardless of the level of dynamism of the business environment.